Add 45/72 and 6/5
1st number: 45/72, 2nd number: 1 1/5
45/72 + 6/5 is 73/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 5 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
45/72 = 45 × 5/72 × 5 = 225/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
6/5 = 6 × 72/5 × 72 = 432/360 - Add the two like fractions:
225/360 + 432/360 = 225 + 432/360 = 657/360 - 657/360 simplified gives 73/40
- So, 45/72 + 6/5 = 73/40
In mixed form: 133/40
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